THE LOG AND THE FROG
It is not a task for men weak of arm and spirit. The ocean’s pull on the line could jerk one’s arms from the armpits as the line is fed out over the ship’s taffrail into the sea below.
BRITAIN The world’s oldest man passes away
‘You either live a long time or you live a short time, and there’s nothing you can do about it. I don’t feel my age, I don’t worry about it. That’s probably why I got here. I have no idea why I’ve lived so long. I can’t remember any special secrets. When I was young, I was quite active, I walked a lot,’ the centenarian once said.
The Romanov Sisters’ Last Official Photoshoot
Two years later, they, their parents and their young brother would be slaughtered by Bolsheviks financed by Wall Street banking houses following the Washington regime change coup in Tsarist Russia: the end of a 350-year-old dynasty.
THE AMAZING STORY BEHIND THE FIELDS OF ATHENRY
In what was, perhaps, one of its most famous moments, The Fields of Athenry was sung for as long as eight minutes in the final game of Ireland’s participation in the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship, when the fans knew the team was knocked out 4-0 by Spain. It was the ultimate tribute to the tune.
The Petite Ballerina of the Slums
Her work shines a light on Birmingham’s rich working-class communities, capturing the authenticity of everyday life. Lorraine’s photograph is one of Mendelsohn’s most cherished images, providing a window into a world where art, identity, and community are beautifully connected.
The Greatest Polar Survival Story of all Time
The ship remained locked in the ice for almost 10 months, until, in November 1915, the Endurance was finally crushed by the shifting ice.
The Secret of the Collapse of the Roman Empire Revealed
A paradox? This does not indicate the disappearance of trade, but a sharp decline in volume. Places where life had once buzzed – from Naples to Carthage – became deserted. Rome lost its trading ‘lungs’, and with them the ability to breathe deeply.
Ancient Romans: Who Were They Really Descended From?
They significantly contributed to the development of Roman architecture, religion, and art. The Etruscan kings ruled Rome in the 7th and 6th centuries BC and had a significant impact on the formation of the Roman political system.
Great Sayings and Stories of History
Being a traveller, I would shortlist David Livingstone and as a historian King Edward VIII and Napoleon Bonaparte. As a writer, an evening with Charles Dickens has much appeal. I can also imagine a fireside chat to understand the motivation of emperors and revolutionaries better.
Discovered – the Vikings Treasure Island
The coins date between 1000 and 1065, most minted during the reign of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066). The balance of the find was issued by Aethelred II (978-1016) and Canute (1016-1035).
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